Project Finance Lending - Relationship Manager for Energy Infrastructure

Project Finance Lending - Relationship Manager for Energy Infrastructure

U.S. Bank’s Project Finance (PF) team is seeking an experienced professional to join our growing PF platform as a Relationship Manager (PF RM) focused on project finance lending for infrastructure projects. The PF RM will report to the Director of Project Finance within US Bancorp Environmental Finance, part of our broader U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance (USBIF) business.

The PF RM will be responsible for project finance loan origination and transaction execution while serving existing and new clients across U.S. Bank. This role provides revenue generation through non‑recourse lending activities in infrastructure across renewable & traditional power, transmission, LNG, and pipeline projects.

• Source and execute quality financing opportunities that meet or exceed loan origination, fee targets and overall revenue objectives.
• Execute and negotiate credit agreements, depositary agreements and other loan transaction documents in coordination with outside legal counsel and relevant U.S. Bank product areas.
• Work closely with PF Business Development, Credit Risk and Portfolio Risk Management on term sheet approvals, credit approvals and risk limits for loans.
• Direct legal counsel and third‑party providers to identify risks and ensure compliance with U.S. Bank’s legal and credit requirements.
• Support syndications and capital markets to maximize sale‑side opportunities for tax equity positions and loans.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert on marking activities (panel presentations) and for the U.S. Bank enterprise.
• Guide, coach and develop team members and manage the team’s ability to work effectively with other departments.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• Typically 10+ years of banking experience, with 10+ years of project finance and/or infrastructure experience.
• Extensive knowledge of renewable energy finance including tax equity investing, and experience with traditional power, transmission, LNG and pipeline projects.
• Strong analytical, prioritization and decision‑making skills.
• Leadership experience, ability to motivate employees, teams and handle high‑stress environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Strong operational acumen and ability to adapt to dynamic environments.

Hybrid/flexible schedule: in‑office expectation of 3 or more days per week, with flexibility to work outside the office for the other days. Disability accommodations are available.

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer‑funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (2–5 weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

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Pay Range: $ – $. Actual range may differ based on role location.

Applicants must comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.